OT can the reputation of Rotherham ever be restored?

[the_idiotb_stardson]

If so how?

[ragingpup]

Oh jesus. Really? Wonder where this might go.....again.....

[Lolmorgan]

NO.

[UlleyMiller]

What reputation?

As a significant industrial centre? As a place full of happy, friendly northerners? Pre-the 1,400 shame? As a gritty, hard-to-beat football club?

[the_idiotb_stardson]

My enquiry is a result of a conversation I overheard, two fellas saying how the town will always be tarnished by the scandal.

It really did get me thinking if it can be turned around. I like to think it could but have no idea how. Any positive suggestions?

[mygiddypant]

My enquiry is a result of a conversation I overheard, two fellas saying how the town will always be tarnished by the scandal.

It really did get me thinking if it can be turned around. I like to think it could but have no idea how. Any positive suggestions?

I doubt that was your motive. More siht-stirring.

[UlleyMiller]

I don't think it is to anyone whose opinion I'd listen to. It makes for an easy chant for away fans, but the actions of a few don't define 250k people, nor the town they live in.

[great_fire]

It no doubt puts footballers off coming here but the town is hardly unique in this regard.

It's a national scandal not just a local one.

[Brin]

I don't think it is to anyone whose opinion I'd listen to. It makes for an easy chant for away fans, but the actions of a few don't define 250k people, nor the town they live in.

Ulley, 'actions of a few', I think you meant pal the 'degrading raping' by gangs of possibly hundreds of youths/men some who will never be challenged and, dare I say it, I don't think it's gone away, just ignored.

[animallittle3]

As someone not from Rotherham I don't automatically think about what happened to those young girls every time I hear your town getting a mention in the media and what have you .

As far as I'm concerned the only stain is on those who committed those offences and those who stood by and did nothing about it .